Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Sister-in-Law was arrested on several counts

We were wondering what kind of time is she looking at in the state of Florida. We do understand that she will need legal council.

IDENTIFICATION/PERSONAL/FRAUDULENT USE/POSSESSION Bond: $ 5000**

Charge: GRAND THEFT 3RD DEGREE Bond: $ 5000**

Charge: FORGERY Bond: $ 5000**

Charge: CREDIT CARD/FRAUDULENT USE OF/ $100 OR MORE Bond: $ 5000**

Charge: CREDIT CARD/OBTAIN GOODS VALUED $300 OR MORE Bond: $ 5000**

Charge: DRIVERS LICENSE/POSN SIMILITUDE/NAME/AGE Bond: $ 5000**

Charge: CANNABIS/POSSESSION/20 GRAMS OR LESS Bond: $ 1000**

Charge: DRIVERS LICENSE/POSN SIMILITUDE/NAME/AGE Bond: $ 5000**


Asked on 7/01/07, 5:43 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Cupp Law Office of Scott H. Cupp, LLC

Re: Sister-in-Law was arrested on several counts

It is really hard to tell without a lot more info, i.e. prior record, quality of the evidence. I strongly encourage you to obtain counsel BEFORE attempting to post bond. A lawyer can usually get the bond lowered if you can convince the defendant to be patient.

Scott H. Cupp

Law Office of Scott H. Cupp, LLC

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West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Answered on 7/01/07, 5:59 pm
Robert M. Perez Law Office of Robert M. Perez, State and Federal Criminal Defense

Re: Sister-in-Law was arrested on several counts

It all depends on several variables:

1) Prior criminal history

2) where in Florida did she commit these alleged crimes

3) Believe it or not she does not score* state prison, but at 30 years state prison.

* What I mean by not scoring state prison is that even though she faces at least 30 years in state prison, the offense level of the alleged crimes do not score high enough to have a minimum of state prison. Therefore, she can get anywhere from probation to over 30 years state prison. Feel free to contact my office for a free consultation.

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Answered on 7/02/07, 10:15 am
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Sister-in-Law was arrested on several counts

Just adding quickly she is facing more than 20 years. Pls call me if she needs counsel.

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Answered on 7/02/07, 1:20 pm


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